For no consideration; on no account; by no means. Obsolete.

In singular with definite article. not (to do something) for the world (also for all the world, †for half the world) (cf. for, prep. 10a)…

for foul or fair and variants: under any circumstances; for any reason. Frequently in negative contexts. Obsolete.

not for a moment: not at all; emphatically not.

not on your life: not on any account, by no means.

not for Joe (Joseph), by no means, not on any account.

‘No indeed’; ‘certainly not’. Occasionally more fully no siree bob, no siree bub. Cf. nossir, int., yessiree, int.

colloquial. not much: certainly not, far from it, ‘not likely’. Now frequently ironically: certainly, ‘not half’.

Phrases: a thousand times, no: certainly not; similarly a thousand times, yes (rare); I believe you, thousands wouldn't (and similar expressions)…

Colloquial phrase (originally U.S.) not on your tintype, certainly not. Cf. not on your Nelly at nelly, n.2 3.

Phrases. given away with a pound of tea: see given away with a pound of tea at give, v. phrasal verbs 1; not for all the tea in China (colloquial…